Resigning core FA's...

[Panthro]

It seems like a lot of teams are tying up loose ends before the lock out. My question - What does it hurt to sign someone to a contract if you don't pay them if you lock them out. Why risk losing your young core.

[CatMan72]

The argument is that we don't know what things will look like under the new CBA, but I'm sure it has more to do with JR's position as the co-chair of the owners committee negotiating the CBA... he doesn't want to pay anybody until this thing is resolved.

[DaCityKats]

thats what i dont understand. during the season teams locked up certain players they felt was there young core.is it to late now to do so even tho the cba does not end until march 3?

[OchoNueve]

The concept behind this is that under the new CBA, the players will be cheaper. I completely understand your point that it is important we lock these guys up while we can instead of allowing them the opportunity to jump ship, but from an owner's prospective... "Why sign someone for $5 today when you can sign them for $3 tomorrow."

[Ricky Spanish]

JR loses rep from the other owners.

or they take his pie away. whatever their version of message board neg rep happens.

[Zod]

Because until this entire thing is resolved the owner's books are not complete. They can't accurately budget out an entire year not knowing how many games will be played, what they will be paying rookies, etc. Its more fiscally responsible to wait and not sign contracts now. It may also be to the players advantage not to, as they may be able to get a better deal after the resolution.

[DaCityKats]

The concept behind this is that under the new CBA, the players will be cheaper. I completely understand your point that it is important we lock these guys up while we can instead of allowing them the opportunity to jump ship, but from an owner's prospective... "Why sign someone for $5 today when you can sign them for $3 tomorrow."

or lose them for $4 bucks the next day. either way we will be into bidding wars now when we could have already locked them up.

[Lumps]

Because this is business, get out of your little 'fan bubble' and you'll see what is going on.

[Jase]

do signing bonuses play a role in this?

[Zod]

Not really, bonus money does not have to be paid in the event of a lockout.

[csx]

or lose them for $4 bucks the next day. either way we will be into bidding wars now when we could have already locked them up.

If a player is interested in leaving or putting themselves in a situation to be bid over they aren't going to re sign early anyway.

[Panthro]

Because until this entire thing is resolved the owner's books are not complete. They can't accurately budget out an entire year not knowing how many games will be played, what they will be paying rookies, etc. Its more fiscally responsible to wait and not sign contracts now. It may also be to the players advantage not to, as they may be able to get a better deal after the resolution.

If they are as savvy as you say they are then they would have budget estimates for all scenarios. I mean this is why they are billionaires...right?

[Zcustom]

If they are as savvy as you say they are then they would have budget estimates for all scenarios. I mean this is why they are billionaires...right?

Do you even know how to read an expense report, son?

[Panthro]

I am the huddle peyton manning.